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Breaking News in Tech, Search, Social, & BusinessTue, 31 Mar 2015 21:57:02 +0000en-UShourly1http://wordpress.org/?v=3.8.1Jill Duggar: ’19 Kids and Counting’ Star Honored, Baby Shower at Olive Gardenhttp://www.webpronews.com/jill-duggar-19-kids-and-counting-star-honored-baby-shower-at-olive-garden-2015-03
http://www.webpronews.com/jill-duggar-19-kids-and-counting-star-honored-baby-shower-at-olive-garden-2015-03#commentsTue, 10 Mar 2015 15:37:57 +0000http://www.webpronews.com/?p=419595Jill Duggar and husband Derick Dillard will soon be parents, and they were reminded of that fact this weekend when his church family honored them with a baby shower at Olive Garden. The 19 Kids and Counting stars were showered with gifts for ‘Baby Dilly,’ as they’ve affectionately referred to their unborn son since learning of his conception, as well as endless salad and breadsticks.

The weekend baby shower didn’t end the celebratory mode for the 19 Kids and Counting family, however. On Monday, they celebrated Derick Dillard’s 26th birthday. Jill Duggar shared word of his big day via Instagram with a sweet post.

She captioned the photo, “Happy birthday @derickdillard to the man of my dreams! I love you more than ever and pray God continues to make you more like him every day! You’re the sweetest, most Godly and caring husband! I’m so blessed to be married to you! #derickdillard #birthday.”

So what did Jill Duggar and Derick Dillard get at their baby shower this weekend? Jill also shared an Instagram photo of some of their friends and the many gifts they received.

“Thank you @OliveGarden and Derick’s church family for the baby shower today! We were so blessed! #babydilly #OliveGarden #babyshower,” Jill Duggar captioned this post.

“We love these baby gifts @derickdillard got for his birthday! So fun! #babydilly,” she wrote on this next one.

Will Jill Duggar make her hubby read that owner’s manual before Baby Dilly is born?

Jill Duggar and Derick Dillard have about two months to go before baby makes three. How kind of his church family to host a shower for the happy couple.

Jill’s parents, Jim Bob and Michelle Duggar are likely bursting at the seams with excitement over the thought of a new grandchild arriving. Son Josh Duggar and his wife Anna Duggar have three children and are expecting a fourth. That will mean a total of five grandchildren for the 19 Kids and Counting patriarch and matriarch–for now, anyway. Rumors have been flying ever since Jessa Duggar wed Ben Seewald in November that they will be the next to announce a pregnancy.

Do you expect someone else will host a baby shower for Jill Duggar and Derick Dillard? The event held at Olive Garden this weekend was the second shower for the couple. A few weeks ago, Derick’s Walmart co-workers hosted a baby shower, too.

]]>http://www.webpronews.com/jill-duggar-19-kids-and-counting-star-honored-baby-shower-at-olive-garden-2015-03/feed0Jill Duggar, Derick Dillard: His Co-Workers Throw Baby Showerhttp://www.webpronews.com/jill-duggar-derick-dillard-his-co-workers-throw-baby-shower-2015-02
http://www.webpronews.com/jill-duggar-derick-dillard-his-co-workers-throw-baby-shower-2015-02#commentsFri, 13 Feb 2015 19:35:14 +0000http://www.webpronews.com/?p=417066Jill Duggar and Derick Dillard received some wonderful gifts for their unborn baby–affectionately dubbed Baby Dilly–from Derick’s Walmart co-workers on Thursday. With just two months to go until Jill Duggar is due to give birth, the 19 Kids and Counting couple felt lots of love at the shower.

Mom Michelle Duggar, along with several of her siblings, joined Derick Dillard and Jill Duggar for the baby shower. Jill’s baby bump was, of course, front and center at the gathering. She accentuated it in a cute blue and white striped skirt, topped with a white top and blue sweater.

Derick Dillard shared his excitement and gratitude over the baby shower in an Instagram post.

“Thank you to my awesome team at work for putting on an unforgettable baby shower for Jill and me! #babydilly #19kids #firstbabyshowerexperience,” he captioned the post.

Derick works as a tax accountant at Walmart, and when he and Jill Duggar first announced their pregnancy back in August, she set up a baby registry there. It’s uncertain how many of the items on Jill’s registry wound up as gifts at her baby shower, but it’s likely that this won’t be the only shower the couple receives.

“We were super excited,” Jill Duggar said when discovering she was pregnant. “We prayed together, and thanked God for this new little life. I was screaming and everything. [Derick] was like, ‘Don’t get too excited! You might stress out the baby or something.’ He’s so cute. He’s so sweet.”

It’s clear she feels the same joy about her husband these days, too. Jill Duggar Dillard posted an adorable shot of her with her hubby via Instagram just a few days ago. It’s plain to see she is in the last trimester of her pregnancy.

“I’m blessed beyond measure to have the sweetest, most supportive, Godly man as my husband! I love you babe @derickdillard #lunchdate #soinlove #derickdillard,” she captioned the photo.

Do you expect in the next two months–before Jill Duggar gives birth to Baby Dilly–that someone else will throw a shower for her and Derick? Might one of her sisters–like Jessa Duggar–be the one to host it?

]]>http://www.webpronews.com/jill-duggar-derick-dillard-his-co-workers-throw-baby-shower-2015-02/feed0Tracy Morgan Lawsuit Won’t Be Delayedhttp://www.webpronews.com/tracy-morgan-lawsuit-wont-be-delayed-2015-02
http://www.webpronews.com/tracy-morgan-lawsuit-wont-be-delayed-2015-02#commentsWed, 04 Feb 2015 22:19:06 +0000http://www.webpronews.com/?p=416178Tracy Morgan was seriously injured and his friend and fellow comic James McNair was killed when a Walmart truck hit their tour bus from behind back in June. The driver of that truck, Kevin Roper, sought to have the lawsuit filed by Tracy Morgan delayed. A federal judge has now ruled against that delay.

Page Six reports that Kevin Roper wanted to intervene in the lawsuit (the suit is against Walmart and not Roper) and delay it from moving forward until his criminal case could be resolved. He believes his right to a fair trial will be hampered if the lawsuit proceeds.

U.S. District Judge Michael Shipp wrote in his ruling that a delay would ‘unfairly affect the parties in Morgan’s suit and that Roper didn’t cite relevant case law to back up his claims or give specific examples of how he would be adversely affected.’ Shipp gave Roper the option to file another motion if information or materials are requested from him for the lawsuit while his criminal case is still unresolved.

Walmart has reached a settlement with the children of James McNair, but that amount has yet to be disclosed.

The results of a preliminary investigation by the National Transportation Safety Board say Kevin Roper was driving 65 miles per hour in the 60 seconds before he slammed into the van that carried Tracy Morgan, James McNair, and comics Harris Stanton and Ardie Fuqua. The speed limit on that stretch of the New Jersey Turnpike is 55 miles per hour and was lowered to 45 miles per hour on the night of the crash because of construction.

Tracy Morgan sustained injuries that may be life lasting in the crash. The last time he was spotted out in public, he was still getting around with the aid of a walker. It will be interesting to see how a jury of his peers finds Kevin Roper.

It’s uncertain when his case will go to trial.

]]>http://www.webpronews.com/tracy-morgan-lawsuit-wont-be-delayed-2015-02/feed0Amazon Extends Free Shipping Deadline for XMas Deliveryhttp://www.webpronews.com/amazon-extends-free-shipping-deadline-for-xmas-delivery-2014-12
http://www.webpronews.com/amazon-extends-free-shipping-deadline-for-xmas-delivery-2014-12#commentsTue, 16 Dec 2014 14:36:18 +0000http://www.webpronews.com/?p=410824If you’re a procrastinating holiday shopper (and most of us are), you’ll be happy to know that Amazon has extended its deadline for free shipping to arrive before Christmas.

You’ll need to place your order by December 19 to get your stuff by Dec 24. This gives customers an extra day as compared to last year.

If you’re an Amazon Prime member, you can push it all the way to Dec 22 and still have your order by Dec 24.

And for folks living in Atlanta, Baltimore, Boston, Dallas, Indianapolis, Los Angeles, New York City, Philadelphia, Phoenix, San Francisco, Seattle and Washington, DC, same-day shipping will allow you to place your order at 10am local time on Dec 24 and still have it delivered by that evening.

Amazon is simply trying to match one of its biggest competitors this year. Walmart recently announced that it would guarantee Christmas Eve delivery for orders placed by Dec 19.

This is simply a case of companies doing battle at the benefit of the customer. But beware, as Dec 19 will sneak up on you before you know it (it’s this Friday).

]]>http://www.webpronews.com/amazon-extends-free-shipping-deadline-for-xmas-delivery-2014-12/feed0Tracy Morgan Spotted Out in N.J., Using Walkerhttp://www.webpronews.com/tracy-morgan-spotted-out-in-n-j-using-walker-2014-12
http://www.webpronews.com/tracy-morgan-spotted-out-in-n-j-using-walker-2014-12#commentsSat, 06 Dec 2014 02:25:39 +0000http://www.webpronews.com/?p=408937]]>Tracy Morgan was spotted out and about for the first time since sustaining critical injuries in a serious highway crash in June, when the luxury van in which he was riding was crashed into by a truck owned by Walmart. The 30 Rock star was seen in New Jersey on Wednesday, and was getting around with the aid of a walker.

Morgan’s lawyer told reporters in November that the actor and comedian is still struggling with his recovery. He suffered a broken leg, broken femur, broken nose, and broken ribs in the crash that killed his good friend and fellow comedian James McNair.

“Mr. Morgan is a fighter,” Benedict Morelli told reporters outside a federal courthouse in Trenton, New Jersey, after attending a meeting with Walmart’s attorneys last month. “He’s fighting to get better. If there’s a chance to be back to the Tracy Morgan he once was, he is going to try to do that. We just don’t know. But is he doing much better? He’s doing better.”

The accident that injured Tracy Morgan and killed McNair occurred almost six months ago when the Walmart truck driver slammed into the back of Morgan’s limo on the New Jersey Turnpike. Tracy Morgan was being chauffeured on his return from a tour date in Delaware.

Morgan filed a lawsuit against Walmart claiming the company was “careless and negligent in the ownership and operation of its motor vehicle, which caused Mr. Morgan to suffer severe personal injuries.” Walmart has since filed a countersuit, faulting Tracy Morgan for not wearing a seatbelt.

While it’s good to see Tracy Morgan is able to get out, it’s sad seeing the vital, hilarious comic suffering and struggling to get around with a walker. While some reports say he may never fully regain his former abilities, everyone hopes his ongoing therapies are least somewhat successful and serve to help him get back as much of his mobility and cognitive ability as possible.

Months later and Morgan is still undergoing rehab to regain the ability to function at near the capacity he once did.

However, Morgan’s lawyer dropped a major bombshell on the comedian’s fans recently.

Benedict Morelli told the Associated Press that his client was not only struggling to overcome severe brain damage, but that it’s becoming increasingly doubtful that Tracy Morgan will ever completely recover from his injuries.

Even though Tracy Morgan has been out of the hospital for some time, he is still undergoing intensive rehabilitation.

Although Morelli considers Morgan a fighter, the lawyer wants the public to be realistic about the comedic actor’s chances.

“[Morgan] had a traumatic brain injury; That’s what the hospital records say, and that’s what he was treated for.”

The brain injury is what is largely to blame for Morgan’s ongoing rehab, which includes cognitive, speech, and physical rehabilitation.

The serious nature of his injuries and the death of his close friend and mentor James “Jimmy Mack” McNair is what led the comedian to sue Walmart.

The company has since denied responsibility for the accident, going on to state that Morgan and his fellow passengers are at least partially to blame for their injuries as they were not wearing seat belts.

Tracy Morgan will appear in the upcoming Chris Rock comedy Top Five, which he filmed before the car accident.

Rock spoke withEntertainment Tonight about the project. During the interview, he offered his full support to Morgan and his recovery efforts.

Chris Rock and Tracy Morgan have worked in three movies together, and there was a strong possibility of more projects in the future.

Rock said that he’s “hoping for the best” when it comes to Morgan’s condition.

]]>http://www.webpronews.com/tracy-morgan-fights-for-full-recovery-chris-rock-offers-his-support-2014-11/feed0Cyber Monday 2014: Walmart Dealshttp://www.webpronews.com/cyber-monday-2014-walmart-deals-2014-11
http://www.webpronews.com/cyber-monday-2014-walmart-deals-2014-11#commentsSat, 29 Nov 2014 19:30:39 +0000http://www.webpronews.com/?p=407548Cyber Monday, the Monday after the Thanksgiving holiday, was a term coined in 2005, as a marketing ploy to encourage consumers to shop for their wares online.

In 2013, Cyber Monday online sales grew by 20.6% over 2012, hitting a record $2.29 billion, with an average order of $128.

Walmart has posted its Cyber Monday deals online, and is offering free shipping for any order exceeding $50.

In related news, Walmart, the world’s largest company by revenue, the largest private employer globally, with over two million employees, and the largest retailer in the world, saw its largest organized protest on Black Friday since it was founded by Sam Walton in 1962.

Over 1,600 demonstrators were unified by the Organization United for Respect at Walmart (OUR Walmart). The protesters appeared at various Walmart locations, demanding a $15 per hour minimum wage, and more consistent full-time opportunities.

“We’re a grassroots movement,” Abby Friend, a protester from Cincinnati remarked. “We’re here today as a group of concerned consumers.”

Military police had to step in to secure a safe shopping experience during the Black Friday event at a Walmart in Ferguson, Missouri:

Walmart recently announced in a statement that it received more than 500 million page views and the highest online sales day ever on Thanksgiving this year, second only to Cyber Monday 2013.

]]>http://www.webpronews.com/cyber-monday-2014-walmart-deals-2014-11/feed0Black Friday 2014: The Best Dealshttp://www.webpronews.com/black-friday-2014-the-best-deals-2014-11
http://www.webpronews.com/black-friday-2014-the-best-deals-2014-11#commentsFri, 28 Nov 2014 14:34:51 +0000http://www.webpronews.com/?p=407432Black Friday, which historically has occurred on the day after Thanksgiving (the fourth Thursday of November), is often regarded as the beginning of the holiday shopping season.

Walmart’s Black Friday event commences at 6 a.m., and lasts through the weekend. Select merchandise is 30% off from 6 a.m. until noon. Items include Samsung TV’s and home audio, all music CD’s and all artificial Christmas trees and lights.

Black Friday Walmart deals include 20% off all firearms, 30% off all hunting apparel and discounts on Goodyear tires.

]]>http://www.webpronews.com/black-friday-2014-the-best-deals-2014-11/feed0Tracy Morgan May Never Work Again, Suffering From Lingering Affects of Brain Injuryhttp://www.webpronews.com/tracy-morgan-may-never-work-again-suffering-from-lingering-affects-of-brain-injury-2014-11
http://www.webpronews.com/tracy-morgan-may-never-work-again-suffering-from-lingering-affects-of-brain-injury-2014-11#commentsFri, 28 Nov 2014 12:08:16 +0000http://www.webpronews.com/?p=407420Tracy Morgan is not faring well following a limo crash he was involved in earlier this year.

According to the comedian’s lawyer, Morgan’s condition is so grave, he may never perform again.

“The jury’s still out,” Benedict Morelli told the New York Post. “The doctors don’t know the answer. I don’t know the answer.”

The 45-year-old 30 Rock star was critically injured in June when his limo collided with a Walmart tractor trailer in New Jersey following a performance. His friend, comedian James “Jimmy Mack” McNair, was killed in the crash.

Earlier this week, Walmart put the blame on Morgan and his other passengers for the injuries they sustained when the Walmart truck collided into the rear of their limo, saying it was their choice not to wear seatbelts. Morgan responded by releasing a statement saying he and his friends “were doing nothing wrong.”

“After I heard what Walmart said in court I felt I had to speak out,” Morgan said in a statement. “I can’t believe Walmart is blaming me for an accident that they caused.”

“My friends and I were doing nothing wrong,” he continued. “I want to thank my fans for sticking with me during this difficult time.”

Morelli lashed out at Walmart for blaming the comedian and his friends Monday in court during a federal lawsuit filed in July for not wearing their seatbelts, a “disregard of [their] own interests.”

“These people are despicable,” said Morelli. “They knew that they changed these people’s lives forever and killed somebody.”

Morelli continued with his angry tirade against the retail giant’s efforts to lay the blame on the limo’s passengers.

“They’re good blame shifters. I guess that’s how they make $783 billion a year, shifting the blame.”

According to the Post, Morgan is using a wheelchair and is undergoing daily speech, cognitive, vocational and physical therapies to regain function.

“As is true throughout the year, advertisers develop ads based on a variety of creative strategies. During the holiday season, however, it is even more challenging to break through the clutter and to grab the attention of increasingly distracted consumers,” said Ace Metrix CEO Peter Daboll. “Many of the ads on this list not only generated product passion and delivered on persuasive components, but they demonstrated extraordinary breakthrough power necessary to rise above the noise of the season and to drive performance for the brand.”

These are determined by the Ace Score, which is describes as the measure of ad creative effectiveness based on viewer reaction to national TV ads. A sample of over 500 people, which the firm says is representative of the U.S. TV viewing audience, scores each ad. Results are presented on a scale of 1 to 950, and take into account attributes like Persuasion, Likability, Information, Attention, Change, Relevance, Desire and Watchability.